We KNOW that worrying solves nothing, but we still do it. WHY? Well, first of all, the act of worrying is a destructive illusion that “tricks” our mind into making us feel like we are engaging with the problem in a productive way when in reality we are not. Even...
Are you feeling anxious to sit still?
We are so used to constant motion that stillness can feel uncomfortable, strange, and annoying. It can make us anxious because we’re thinking there’s something we are missing or should be doing or can feel like a waste of time. Does anyone feel this way when you finally slow down?...
What are your “Impossible” dreams?
What are your “impossible” dreams? And what if I told you they are not, in fact, impossible at all? What if all you had to do was trust your heart with all your might and let go of the grasping for logic and control? In today’s world of information overload,...
Is your Work a Source of Well-Being?
Let’s talk about wellness at work for a second here. Is Your Workplace A Source of Well-Being? How many of your co-workers, employees, and leaders are silently experiencing: Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, Fear of Uncertainty, Caffeine, and Alcohol Reliance? And taking prescription medications for Sleep, Pain, and Digestive Issues? WHY do these questions...
Why meditation practice may not work for you…
Many years ago, I was meditating consistently, but my anxiety about specific issues remained. 😕 It had become hardwired in my nervous system as a default programming. I needed to “rewrite” the code. You see, meditation alone works for many aspects of the mind, but emotions can still spill over...
Are You “Searching?”
When I was 26 years old, I started a new chapter of my life and labeled it, “searching.” This is it, I thought. This is when I figure out all the answers to WHY I’m unhappy. I knew I wasn’t where I wanted to be in life and angry that...
Want to disconnect from the chatter in your mind?
Most people can achieve a state of mindfulness while being outdoors! In nature, all of your senses activate at once, so you become present and aware. Nature does not have judgments and opinions like the rest of the world. It’s quiet. It’s magical. It’s full of peace and creates an...
The year I lost my dad, my life changed.
I hit unimaginable rock-bottom. We had always had a deep connection and although I never got to tell him, it was his admirable strength, that fueled me to accomplish all that I had that far. And now… it was gone. Just like that. You see, the thing about experiencing extreme...
Does Winter Get on Your Nerves?
This whole “getting dark hours” thing has me a little thrown off! Anyone else? I wake up when it’s dark…I’m still working when the sun sets… it feels like I should be going to bed at 6:30 pm... As winter continues, and the cold weather starts to set in the...
How long are you going to wait?
Many years ago, I lived in a very different world. I was attending University in Moscow, living life in a big city where the main things that mattered were financial status and what you looked like. I felt like I was living a double life. Secretly, I was longing to...